Amylin sensitivity in persistent headache after head injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if people with long-term headache after a mild head injury are sensitive to a natural substance called amylin. It may help find new ways to treat this type of headache.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had a headache every day or most days for at least a year after a mild head injury.
- You have at least 4 headache days per month on average.
- You have had only one mild head injury, not more.
- You did not have frequent headaches or migraines before the head injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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